How to travel from Košice to Olomouc

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Compare train and bus for Košice to Olomouc

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Košice to Olomouc among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €16, while a bus costs an average of €37.

Distance: 190 miles (307 km)

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€16

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€37

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€83

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6h 30m

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6h 0m

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9h 35m

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9h 5m

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4h 32m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Košice to Olomouc is a train with an average price of €16.

This is compared to other travel options from Košice to Olomouc:

A train is €21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Košice to Olomouc costing on average €37.

The fastest way to travel from Košice to Olomouc is by train with an average journey time of 6h 30m.

Other travel options to Olomouc take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Košice and Olomouc including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Košice to Olomouc among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €83 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €67. The journey takes 6h 0m versus 4h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Košice to Olomouc

How to get from Košice to Olomouc by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Košice to Olomouc is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague)
    9:49 PM5h37
    Kysak station
    3:26 AMOlomouc hlavní nádraží
    121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague)
    9:49 PM5h37
    Kysak station
    3:26 AMOlomouc hlavní nádraží
    121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague)
    9:49 PM5h37
    Kysak station
    3:26 AMOlomouc hlavní nádraží
    121One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague)
    9:36 PM5h50
    Kosice
    3:26 AMOlomouc hlavní nádraží
    121One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · R 1102 (Bohumín -> Brno)
    9:36 PM8h49
    Kosice
    6:25 AMLipník nad Bečvou
    151One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)
    4:03 AM5h51
    Kysak station
    9:54 AMOlomouc hlavní nádraží
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:34 PM13h01
    Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca)
    9:35 AMOlomouc, Bus Station
    381One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 PM11h35
    Košice, Autobusová stanica
    9:35 AMOlomouc, Bus Station
    391One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 PM10h35
    Košice, Autobusová stanica
    4:55 AMOlomouc, Bus Station
    391One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Košice to Olomouc

Travel to Olomouc easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Košice to Olomouc.

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There are 2 options to travel between Košice and Olomouc including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Košice to Olomouc is a train with an average price of €16.

This is compared to other travel options from Košice to Olomouc:

A train is €21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Košice to Olomouc costing on average €37.

The fastest way to travel from Košice to Olomouc is by train with an average journey time of 6h 30m.

Other travel options to Olomouc take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 35m.

The distance from Košice to Olomouc is approximately 190 miles (307 km).
The average frequency per day from Košice to Olomouc is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Košice and Olomouc as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Košice to Olomouc:
  • Flights mostly depart from Kosice International Airport and arrive in Leos Janacek Ostrava Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Košice, Autobusová stanica and arrive in Olomouc, Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kosice and arrive in Olomouc hlavní nádraží.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Košice to Olomouc, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Olomouc by bus.
  • Travel with České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) to go to Olomouc by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Košice to Olomouc:
  • 4 direct trains per day with České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK).
Omio customers who travel from Košice to Olomouc often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Vienna, Brno, Kraków, Vienna International Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Olomouc and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Olomouc to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Olomouc, including its historic old town, beautiful parks, and cultural landmarks, plan for a stay of about 2 to 3 days.

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